The Festival of Dasara falls on the 10th day of Navaratri, also known as Vijayadashmi, and is observed on the tenth day in the Hindu calendar month of Ashvin, the seventh month of the Hindu Luni-Solar Calendar. It celebrates the victory of good over evil. Goddess Durga killed the demon Mahisasura on this day. Also the name Mysuru comes from the demon’s name Mahishasura who was killed by the Goddess. The Dasara of Mysore is popularly known as Nada Habba which means the festival of state or festival of land. This weekend plan your Dasara vacation with Red Earth Kabini, our resort in Kabini. A perfect getaway from Bangalore.
The tradition of Mysore palace celebrating the warriors of the state fighting evils in the society in majestic and royal experience to watch. The celebration starts with worshipping Goddess Chamunda Devi Durga in her warrior form and Ram the avatar of Vishnu for defeating Ravana. The state sword, weapons, elephants, and horses are also worshipped and celebrated with immense enthusiasm and grandeur. Enjoy this extended weekend in Red Earth Kabini, our resort in Kabini. Visit Mysore and experience the royal Dasara celebration.
The whole city will be lit with colorful lights and around the city, there will be cultural programs that enrich the Dasara celebration. There are many exciting things to do and places to visit when you visit our resort in Kabini during this Dasara weekend. Let’s have a quick look at those, which you can add up in your itinerary.
Jumbo Savari
On the 10th day, that is on the day of Vijayadashami, the world-famous Jumbo savari will take place in Mysore. Jumbo Savari is the procession of Goddess Chamundeshwari on the Golden Ambarai weighing 700kg which is carried on the top of a decorated Elephant. The process starts from Ambavilas palace and goes till Bannimantap where the Auspicious Banni tree is worshipped. The procession is accompanied by royal horses, camels, folk dance, music groups, and a police band. The Dasara will end with an event called the Torchlight parade, which takes place in the Bannimantap Parade ground in the evening.
Exhibition
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Another attraction of Dasara is the exhibition which will be organized on the exhibition ground which is opposite the Mysore palace’s Jaya Marthanda entrance. The Maharaja of Mysore Chamaraja Wodeyar X initiated this exhibition in the year 1880 with the intention to showcase the timely progress and development of the people of Mysore state (Mysore was a state before independence). This exhibition starts during Dasara and goes till the month of December, during thief time it attracts lots of natives and tourists. Different stalls selling clothes, fashion accessories, toys, and food stalls attract people to the exhibition. Significantly the government authorities like the Agricultural department, the horticultural department set up stalls where they display the importance of that particular sector and also their achievements.
Elephant Safari
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Elephant rides will always be thrilling for any age group, added to it, think about elephant rides in terrains of the jungle. If you are having an elephant ride on your bucket list then Kabini is the right place. Here you can ride on the tamed elephants with the expert guides, venturing in the jungle sitting on the top of the elephant’s back will definitely give you a fairly high chance to spot the tiger or any other wild animals and birds. Elephant safari will cost you 900 INR per person and of course, that’s more worth than the thrilling experience you avail yourself during the safari.
Jungle Safari
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Kabini is the benchmark of Karnataka ecotourism where you can witness a variety of animals of Asia. Herds of elephants, spotted deer, Indian Gaur, wild boar, sambar deer, tigers and if you are lucky the black panther can be seen on the jungle safari through the woods of Kabini. Not just the animals and birds, even the landscape of Kabini is also spectacular. The lush green forest with the small streams here and there throughout Kabini is a perfect destination for photography. Between 5.30 am to 7:00 pm tourists can avail the safari and it will cost around 1500 -2000 INR per person.
Boat Safari at Kabini
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A boat safari on the Kabini river is the perfect way to dive into the lush green surrounding of Kabini. On the boat safari, you will be taken into the deep forest of Kabini. As you sail on the boat you will feel the presence of villages around the Kabini belt and then you will get away in the dense forest surrounding. You can watch the marsh crocodiles in their natural adobe . Smooth-coated otters, water birds are a real treat to the eyes. The safari takes almost 3 long hours and it starts at 6.30 am and the last safari will be back at 6.30 pm.
Visit Nagarhole National Park
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The Kabini tour will not be completed without visiting the Nagarhole national park. Nagarhole National park is privileged to be one of the tiger reserves of Karnataka. Nagarhole National Park is situated in the Nilgiri biosphere reserve and is surrounded by streams, waterfalls, lush green forests, and mountains. From Jungle safari to Birding, there are many things to do at the park.
Once you quench the thirst of going in and around Kabini, you can enjoy the relaxing spa or even go cycling and explore Kabini yourself. So hurry up, pack your bags, and start to Kabini, a perfect weekend getaway from Bangalore. Enjoy the royal Mysore Dasara and the thrilling wildlife experience with Redearth Kabini.
